By AFP More by this AuthorWashingtonThe brother of George Floyd, whose killing by police sparked worldwide protests against racism, made an emotional plea on Wednesday to the US Congress to "stop the pain" and pass reforms that make officers accountable for brutality. Stop the pain," the younger Floyd said. JOINED DEMONSTRATORSAfter the hearing, fist raised, he joined demonstrators on the streets outside the White House demanding justice and police reforms. Lawmakers united in expressions of sorrow and support for Floyd, with long-time House Republican Jim Sensenbrenner telling him: "The pain of your brother I think has become the pain of America." The move is an apparent bid to appease the city council which recently pledged to dismantle the police force.

Source: Daily Nation June 11, 2020 08:48 UTC